| Literature DB >> 18601960 |
Paule Bénit1, Sophie Lebon, Pierre Rustin.
Abstract
Complex III deficiencies are among the least common respiratory-chain abnormalities identified to date in humans. Nevertheless, their unexplained tissue specificity and broad clinical spectrum make them a valuable model for investigating respiratory-chain diseases. In this review, we briefly discuss the properties of complex III and the assay conditions relevant to the screening of high-risk patients. We then review the most recent advances in the field, which include the characterization of several disease genes and of the corresponding clinical presentations. Finally, we discuss genetic and biochemical aspects that may help to understand complex III-associated diseases.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18601960 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamcr.2008.06.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Biochim Biophys Acta ISSN: 0006-3002